Jacob Mishler

Jacob Mishler

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Nonpartisan

Prior offices

Eastern District of New 24787ork Seat 5

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United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York

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Education

Bachelor's

New York University, 1931

Law

New York University Law, 1933

Personal

Birthplace

New York, N.Y.

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Jacob Mishler (1911-2004) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. He joined the court in 1960 after an appointment from Dwight Eisenhower. At the time of appointment, Mishler was a private practice attorney. Prior to that, he served for one year on the Supreme Court of the State of New York after an appointment by Governor Nelson Rockefeller. He served as chief judge from 1969-1980. He assumed senior status on April 30, 1980, and served in that capacity until his death on January 26, 2004.

Early life and education

• University Heights College, New York University, B.S., 1931
• New York University School of Law, J.D., 1933

Professional career

• Private practice, Long Island City, New York, 1934-1960

Judicial nominations and appointments

Supreme Court of New York

Mishler was nominated to the Supreme Court of the State of New York by Governor Nelson Rockefeller in 1959.

Eastern District of New York

Shortly thereafter (June 10, 1960) he was nominated by President Dwight Eisenhower to a seat on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York vacated by Mortimer Byers; he was confirmed by the Senate on July 2, 1960, and received his commission on July 6th. He served as chief judge from 1969-1980. He assumed senior status on April 30, 1980, and served in that capacity until his death on January 26, 2004. He was succeeded to this post by Leo Glasser.

See also

• United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York

External links

• Obituary from the New York Times.

Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by: Mortimer Byers	Eastern District of New York 1960–1980 Seat #5	Succeeded by: Leo Glasser